Ashley Hihath, BAE

Kyle Rucker, BAE

Delaun Smith, CompE

Sam Spence, ME

Spencer Oldemeyer, ME

David Chaffee, EEMichael Cook, EE

Client: Dr. Kerri Vierling, UIJay McCormick, UI

Tom Hess, UIBrandy Holmes, ME

THE TEAMDelaun Smith (CompE)David Chaffee (EE) Ashley Hihath (BAE) Kyle Rucker (BAE)Spencer Oldemeyer (ME)Samuel Spence (ME) Michael Cook (EE)

Dr. Kerri Vierling of the University of Idaho Fish and Wildlife Department has been performing research centered upon woodpeckers for more than 14 years

-Habitat selection

-Breeding habits

-Other animals using woodpecker tree cavities

-Predatory information

A topic of concern for conservationists globally

Motivation

1. No data storage2. Unwieldy3. Poor battery life4. Weather dependant

Previous System

-Photos in low light conditions-Continuously powered (4 months)-High data storage capacity

-Triggered by animal presence-Internally mountable

-Functions during extreme weather

Overview

Infrared camera, wide-angle lens

Infrared proximity sensors

Near-infrared flash LEDs

Microprocessor

Filtering Capacitor

Industrial MIL

connector

Camera Module

Picture of the PCB’s

Electronics3-3.6V

RS-232 Serial

JPEG Imaging

Transistor switches

Rabbit Board

5 sec interval

Software Flowchart

CasingCustom

machined casing and

end-cap

45 degree bevel

Transparent Face-Plate

Water tight o-ring seal

MIL Connector

PCB retaining slots

Gasket Seal

Mechanical SpecificationsThermal concerns;Environment temperatures of -20° to 110° FCalculated internal operating temperatures ranging from 10° to130° F

To Battery

Power In

Cavity

Heat Analysis - Cross Section of Mount

Heat loss

Modeled using Engineering Equation Solver

Mechanical SpecificationsCasing Machined from Type II PVC Stock

-Rated for temperatures from -40° to 140° F

-Easily machined-Inexpensive

Faceplate Cut from Acrylic Sheet

Water-Proof Seal

Usability/mounting notes

Cavity Excavation

Camera mounting hole drilling

Site: PCEI

Camera modulemounted internally

Mounting and Testing

Camera face is directed downward

Top-down view

Cavity test 30KB

Per-Unit Cost (not including labor)

Item Cost

Camera $50

Microprocessor $60

SD Writer $40

Battery $425

Charge Controller $50

Printed circuit boards $100

Pelican Case $125

Cable and Connectors $35

Casing $20

Electrical Components $50

TOTAL $955

CostBudget: $5000

AcknowledgementsDr. Kerri Vierling - University of Idaho Fish and Wildlife Department

-ClientThe Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute

- Prototype test site- Taxidermy sample

Ross- Cavity excavation expert

Russ Porter- Machine shop supervisor

Greg - Soldering guru

Dr. Tom Hess and Dr. Jay McCormack- Faculty advisors

Brandy Holmes- Graduate mentor

Questions?

Ashley Hihath, BAE

Kyle Rucker, BAE

Delaun Smith, CompE

Sam Spence, ME

Spencer Oldemeyer, ME

David Chaffee, EEMichael Cook, EE

Client: Dr. Kerri Vierling, UIJay McCormick, UI

Tom Hess, UIBrandy Holmes, ME